Don't get me wrong, I like the chair. It's Polynesian-funky with an autumn leaf flair.

Today... it is the sacrificial lamb...

I began by mixing Annie Sloan Pure White with a little bit of French Linen, about a 3/1 ratio, then I added about 50% water.

I painted it on all over the chair... fabric, wood and all.

While I was painting I was thinking...

"if this doesn't work out the chair can be tossed to the curb..."

(In a black garbage bag so the neighbors don't see it)

I let 2 coats of the light gray dry and then I went back over just the fabric with Pure White

with just a hint of gray this time.

I am literally talking to myself the whole time I'm painting... "Do I like it?"

"Is it going to be crunchy when it dries?"

"Will it crack?"

"Is anyone ever going to want to sit in this chair?"

"Where can I dump this chair when I'm finished?"

When the paint was dry... about 12 hours later with the dehumidifier next to it,

I waxed the fabric... waxed.... yes I did!

I researched Annie Sloan's paint for fabric and most people suggest waxing the fabric when the paint is dry to give it a "leathery feeling."

When the wax was semi-dry I hand painted red grain sack stripes.

I didn't use painter's tape this time because I wanted the stripes to look natural on the fabric.

Now after all the skepticism and all the talking to myself during this process... I am thrilled!

The painted fabric looks like painters cloth and feels like a soft leather!... even close up!

The fabric is not hard and crunchy like I thought.

It actually does feel like a thick painter's cloth.

Even the Polynesian-funky looks a lot better painted gray.

I put the chair in my bedroom because the stripematches the pillow on my bed. I'm not sure about the chair but I do like the painted fabric and the stripe!
What do you think? Will you ever try chalk painting fabric?

Found you at A Stroll Thru Life party...I love your chair. Someday, I want to paint fabric just to see hoe it looks and feels. You have given me inspiration...now to find a sacrifice lol. Now following you.

My friends laughed at me when I said my plan was to paint the cushions in for my vintage trailer...now I'm going to do it for sure...What a wonderfully cheap way to make a change!!Thanks for the reassurance!Denise

Susan...awesome job!!! She looks great!!! I have to say, the chair we've had in the shop since December, which was also waxed...is holding up beautifully! It actually gets even softer with use. That Chalk Paint®...it is quite the miracle worker ; )

Hi Susan, I'm so happy I saw this post. I have a really great wing chair that I just love and it needs new upholstery but I really can't afford to have it done so I am thinking about painting it. I, too, have heard of a few who are doing it and now I'm certain it's the route I want to go. Hopefully, I will get to it before too long. I'm excited. It looks really good..Happy Tuesday..Judy

I have painted a lamp shade with chalk paint, but it needs another coat as well as painting on the inside. I can see little holes of light when it is lit. Your chair turned out great and I can't wait to try my hand at painting fabric!

Very nice, Job. Did you only do one coat of wax or 2+. What did you use to buff it with? I did a wingback chair in Emperor's silk and it looks great. I'm worried that when I buff the chair the buffing material will stay on the fabric or something.

Thank you for stopping by, I love your comments and I will do my best to reply to all your questions and comments. Please make sure your settings will accept emails so I can get back to you...Have a nice day. Susan

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